A minibreak in the Cotswolds
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A minibreak in the Cotswolds

If you are wanting to experience one of the most quintessential regions on England, then the Cotswolds should be your first stop. Sprinkled with honey coloured cottages, the Cotswolds is a designated area of natural beauty, spreading across a number of English counties.

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Country Houses

Image - Blenheim Palace
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Blenheim Palace
Hannah Rose:Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house in Blenheim, Oxfordshire, England. It is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace.
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Image - Berkeley Castle
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Berkeley Castle
Hannah Rose:Berkeley Castle has remained within the Berkeley family since they reconstructed it in the 12th century, except for a period of royal ownership by the Tudors. It is traditionally believed to be the scene of the murder of King Edward II in 1327.
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Image - Chastleton House
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Chastleton House
Hannah Rose:Built between 1607 and 1612, Chastleton House is a Jacobean country house situated at Chastleton, Oxfordshire, England, close to Moreton-in-Marsh.
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Image - Hidcote Manor Gardens (The National Trust)
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Hidcote Manor Gardens (The National Trust)
Hannah Rose:With some of the best gardens around, Hidcote Manor Gardens is best visited during spring and summer.

Places to Stay

Image - The Lygon Arms
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The Lygon Arms
Hannah Rose:If you enjoy history, the Lygon Arms will help you feel like you've taken a step back in time. Located in the northern Cotswold town of Broadway, you have one of the most beautiful and thriving villages on your doorstep.
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Image - The Painswick Hotel & Restaurant
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The Painswick Hotel & Restaurant
Hannah Rose:Located in one of the Cotswold's most underrated villages, The Painswick is a fabulous stop for walkers. With delicious food, a cocktail bar and stunning country guestrooms, this is the perfect place to stay.
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Image - The Ebrington Arms
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The Ebrington Arms
Hannah Rose:A great choice for a typical pub experience, the food at the Ebrington Arms is out of this world, service fantastic, and there are a few cosy rooms too!
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Image - The Fish Hotel
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The Fish Hotel

My Recommendations

Image - Snowshill
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Snowshill
Hannah Rose:Snowshill, in my opinion, is the Cotswolds most picturesque and tranquil villages.
Image - Burford
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Burford
Hannah Rose:Close to Oxford, Burford is full of great pubs, pretty houses and independent shops.
Image - Castle Combe
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Castle Combe
Hannah Rose:Quite possibly the most photographed village in England, Castle Combe is just 30 minutes from the stunning city of Bath.
Image - Bradford-on-Avon
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Bradford-on-Avon
Hannah Rose:Located on the River Avon, Bradford on Avon sits also on a beautiful canal!
Image - Painswick
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Painswick
Hannah Rose:With its own local quarry, the buildings of Painswick are much lighter than in the rest of the region. I tend to find this village is much less visited and you can often get it all to yourself.
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Image - Chipping Campden
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Chipping Campden
Hannah Rose:The perfect location to spend a Sunday afternoon, life in Chipping Campden is pleasantly slow.
Image - Great Tew
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Great Tew
Hannah Rose:Much loved by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Great Tew is often frequented by celebrities thanks to the nearby Soho Farmhouse. The village pub, the Falkland Arms, is very well regarded.
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Image - Bibury
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Bibury
Hannah Rose:Bibury is most well known for Arlington Row, a small row of houses now owned by the National Trust. Once weavers cottages, these homes can be seen in a picture within British passports.
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Wonderguide map

  1. The Ebrington Arms
  2. The Bell at Sapperton
  3. The Hare
  4. The Fox at Oddington
  5. The Wild Rabbit
  6. Fostons Ash Inn
  7. The Bull
  8. The Falkland Arms
  9. Blenheim Palace
  10. Berkeley Castle
  11. Chastleton House
  12. Hidcote Manor Gardens (The National Trust)
  13. The Lygon Arms
  14. The Painswick Hotel & Restaurant
  15. The Ebrington Arms
  16. The Fish Hotel
  17. Snowshill
  18. Burford
  19. Castle Combe
  20. Bradford-on-Avon
  21. Painswick
  22. Chipping Campden
  23. Great Tew
  24. Bibury

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